Lecithins and phospholipids

Lecithin is a multi-purpose food ingredient that primarily functions as an emulsifier and dispersing agent. Lecithin’s surface-active property can be attributed to its chemical composition: a complex mixture of phospholipids, glycolipids, carbohydrates and triglycerides. As such, lecithin interacts well with other substances, such as proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.